LingoflyA letter to an old friend
A short text in Uzbek at level A2. The translation sits next to it: reading with a dictionary is still too early at this level, and without support it will not happen at all. Dear friend! I have not seen you since last year. I moved from the city to a far village; here everyone has one's own…
Text
- Aziz doʻstim! Otgan yildan beri seni koʻrmadim. Shahardan uzoqdagi qishloqqa koʻchdim, bu yerda hamma oʻz ishida. Men yolgʻizlikdan zerikaman, lekin umid yoʻq emas: yozda seni kutaman. Kel, birga choy ichamiz, eski suhbatlarni eslaymiz. Sen kelganda men senga osh pishiraman va tabassum bilan kutib olaman.Dear friend! I have not seen you since last year. I moved from the city to a far village; here everyone has one's own business. I pine from loneliness, but the hope has not gone: in summer I will await you. Come, we will drink tea together and recall old talks. When you come, I will make you pilaf and greet you with a smile.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- Where did the author move?
- What does he feel in the new place?
- When does he await the friend?
- What will he make for the friend?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Uzbek?
A2. That means: you know the letters and have a stock of everyday words — about two or three hundred.
How to read a text in an unfamiliar language usefully?
First all the way through without peeking at the translation — just to catch the familiar words. Then with the translation. Then all the way through again: the second pass brings noticeably more, and that feeling matters more than any rule.